John Franklin
1786–1847
British Arctic explorer whose expedition was lost searching for the Northwest Passage.
John Franklin (1786–1847) was an explorer, born in Spilsby and died in King William Island, Canada.
- Known as
- Explorer
- Category
- Explorers
- Born
- 1786, Spilsby
- Died
- 1847, King William Island, Canada
Alive at the same time as John Franklin
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